Shippensburg, Pennsylvania

Population 5,371

Shippensburg is located in Cumberland County, PA. The population is 5,371, making Shippensburg the 7th largest city in Cumberland County.

There are 6 public schools in Shippensburg with an average Homefacts rating of C. The total crime rate for Shippensburg is high , and there are 30 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Shippensburg is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Shippensburg property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Shippensburg include Shippensburg University, Shippensburg Township and Southampton Township.

Shippensburg Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Average
  • No High School Diploma: 17.5%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 54.2%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 28.3%

Crime Rate

4.3% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 52
  • Violent Crimes: 279
  • Robbery: 57
  • Burglary: 241
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

75.75% Higher than national avg.
  • 30 offenders in Shippensburg
  • 55.86 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

48 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 4
  • Superfunds: 2
  • Tanks & Spills: 42

Unemployment

Moderate 3.6%
  • Pennsylvania unemployment average: 4.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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6 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 6 K-12 public schools in Shippensburg, PA and 7 private schools. Homefacts rates Shippensburg's schools as Average, with an overall C rating.
7 Private Schools

Anchor Christian School

Chestnut Grove Parochial School

Clearfield Parochial School

Living Faith School

Oak Grove Parochial School

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1 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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Crime view details

30 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Shippensburg, PA

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1 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Shippensburg, PA issued 1 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Shippensburg, PA issued 0 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $720
  • 1 Bedroom: $800
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,030
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,330
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,410

Zip Codes

17257

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Environmental Hazards

48 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (385/400)
    Shippensburg, PA has 96.25% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Shippensburg, PA is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.32 Average
    Shippensburg, PA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 33.27°
  • February 36.17°
  • March 44.6°
  • April 54.47°
  • May 65.1°
  • June 73°
  • July 80.1°
  • August 74.6°
  • September 68.55°
  • October 56.6°
  • November 47°
  • December 41.35°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Shippensburg, PA

Earthquakes
Shippensburg, PA has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Shippensburg, PA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Shippensburg, PA has a low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Shippensburg, PA has a moderate risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Shippensburg, PA: $32,284

Unemployment

Unemployment in Shippensburg is 3.6%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 4.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 46.30%
White Collar - 53.70%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Tom Wolf
  • Sen. Robert P. Casey Jr.
  • Sen. Patrick J. Toomey

City Representatives

  • Bill Shuster
  • Lou Barletta

Neighborhood Info

2 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

2 Cemeteries view all

12 FCC Towers view all

3 Fire Stations view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Shippensburg, PA

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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